The Placencia peninsula in southern Belize offers miles of natural beach, numerous coral-encrusted caves, a rich mangrove lagoon and road access from the mainland, making the area an ideal base for exploring both the Caribbean Sea and the Belizean jungle.
     Placencia offers 17 miles of the best beaches in Belize. Placencia is a very lay back village, the main street is actually a sidewalk, built over 30 years ago as a means of wheel barrowing fish. You can walk for seven miles along a sandy beach without interruption. The rich varieties of marine habitats also make Placencia an excellent place for sport fishing. The mangrove habitat is one of the most important ecosystems in Belize. Kayaking and canoeing in the Placencia Lagoon is an excellent way to view the tremendous amount of wildlife. Seeing a manatee and her calf feeding in the grass beds or a lazy crocodile on the banks sunning are everyday occurrences. Diving enthusiasts gather in Placencia during the whale shark season - May & June on the full moon.